Summary of statistically significant correlates of HPV vaccine acceptability among MSM presented in five studies
| Acceptability correlates | Reference |
|---|---|
| Positive correlates | |
| Demographic variables | |
| Educational attainment—having a degree | 33 |
| >$20 000 income | 37 |
| Behavioural correlates | |
| Number of lifetime sexual partners | 28 |
| Ever diagnosed with genital warts | 37 |
| Vaccinated for hepatitis A or B | 37 |
| Identified as MSM to HCP | 37 |
| Exposed to HIV-related services in the last year (peer education) | 40 |
| Watching media reports promoting HPV vaccine | 40 |
| Knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccine | 31, 40 |
| Heard of HPV | 37 |
| Psychosocial correlates | |
| Concern about getting HPV-related disease | 28 |
| Perceived severity of HPV-related disease | 28, 33, 40 |
| Perceived likelihood of getting HPV-related disease | 28, 33 |
| Anticipated regret | 28 |
| Perceived effectiveness of HPV vaccine | 28 |
| Perceived benefits of HPV vaccination | 33, 40 |
| Attitudes towards HPV vaccine | 33 |
| Belief that doctor would recommend HPV vaccine | 28, 40 |
| Belief that peers would recommend HPV vaccine | 40 |
| Negative correlates | |
| Behavioural correlates | |
| Not using recreational drugs before or during sex | 37 |
| Age of first oral sex with a man | 31 |
| Unprotected anal intercourse in the last 6 months | 40 |
| Psychosocial correlates | |
| Perceived barriers to HPV vaccination (cost, safety) | 33 |
| Belief that HPV vaccine is a sign of promiscuity | 40 |
| Not self-identified as gay | 37 |
HCP, healthcare providers; HPV, human papillomavirus; MSM, men who have sex with men.